Categories in Ilesa
Auto MarketAuto Parts StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationMechanicAgricultural ProductionAluminum SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterComputer WholesalerDigital Printing ServiceElectrical Appliance WholesalerFarmingFish FarmFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerHair Extensions SupplierHousehold Goods WholesalerImport Export CompanyLivestock DealerMedical Equipment SupplierPoultry FarmShoe FactoryWholesalersBag ShopBoutiqueClothing storesFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreLaundry ServiceShoe storesInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderTelephone ExchangeAnglican ChurchApostolic ChurchChurchesChurch of ChristCity or Town HallCommunity CenterEvangelical ChurchJehovah's Witness Kingdom HallMethodist ChurchMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit Organization
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ilesa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 252 |
| Shopping | 190 |
| Education | 145 |
| Churches | 140 |
| Corporate management | 105 |
| Religion | 92 |
| Hotels and motels | 88 |
| Clothing stores | 77 |
| Specialized design | 64 |
| Parking lots and garages | 59 |
| Gas station | 57 |
| Beauty salons | 52 |
| Electronics stores | 49 |
Ilesa Facts
| Area | 15.0 km² |
| Population | 134,659 |
| Male Population | 66,892 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 67,767 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +213.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +37.9% |
| Median Age | 21.3 years (Male: 20.5, Female: 22.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,411 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Oja Aba, Iyemogun, Apapa, Ogudu, Aiyegunle |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.62789, 4.74161 |
| Postal Codes | 233211, 233212, 233213, 233214, 233215, More |
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Ilesa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,902 | 77,050 | 97,644 | 136,533 | 134,659 | 149,308 | 165,177 |
| Population Density | 2,860.1 / km² | 5,136.7 / km² | 6,509.6 / km² | 9,102.2 / km² | 8,977.3 / km² | 9,953.9 / km² | 11,011.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIlesa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 37.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilesa | +213.9% | +74.8% | +37.9% |
| Osun (state) | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ilesa Median Age
Median Age: 21.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilesa | 21.3 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 20.5 yrs |
| Osun (state) | 20.7 yrs | 21.3 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ilesa Population Density
Population Density: 8,977 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilesa | 134,659 | 15 km² | 8,977 / km² |
| Osun (state) | 4.3 million | 8,549.9 km² | 508 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ilesa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Ilesa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ilesa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ilesa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ilesa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,510 | $1,755 | $2,481 | $4,996 | $7,390 | $9,484 | $8,089 | $8,411 |
| Total GDP | $488M | $177.8M | $286.5M | $668.2M | $1.2B | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ilesa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilesa | 83,006 tn | 0.62 tn | 5,533.8 tons/km² |
| Osun (state) | 2,477,255 tn | 0.57 tn | 289.7 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ilesa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 83,006 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,533.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Ilesa
Ilesa (Yoruba: Iléṣà) is a city located in the Osun State, south west Nigeria; it is also the name of a historic state (also known as Ijesha or Ijesa) centered on that city. The state was ruled by a monarch bearing the title of Owa Obokun Adimula of ..
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